Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. onions, chopped
  • 1 c. green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c. celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb. smoked ham, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 c. uncooked rice
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes, cut up
  • 2 1/2 c. beef broth
  • 2 tsp. Cajun seafood seasoning
  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes

Method

  • In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat oil; add onions, peppers, celery and garlic.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ham and sausage.
  • Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes or until brown.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Add rice.
  • Cook and stir 5 minutes or until rice is lightly brown.
  • Add tomatoes, beef broth and Cajun seasoning.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender.
  • Stir in shrimp and parsley.
  • Cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.